10 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cadillac: Fargo's Tree Service, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jon Brown Stump Grinding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Altrade Creations LLC, 20 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked after Fargo's Tree Service; ranked #8.
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10 Cadillac tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo's Tree Service | 95 | 4.8★ (21) | Cadillac | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jon Brown Stump Grinding | 93 | 5.0★ (14) | Cadillac | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Tree Wise Men | 89 | 5.0★ (13) | Cadillac | — | — |
| 4 | Have Saw Will Travel LLC | 89 | 4.6★ (14) | Cadillac | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | C & L Tree Service | 86 | 4.0★ (8) | Cadillac | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | GT Stump Grinding | 85 | 5.0★ (10) | Cadillac | Sat | — |
| 7 | Bruce Helsel Tree Farm | 84 | 4.1★ (15) | Cadillac | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Altrade Creations LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (20) | Mount Pleasant, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Brad's Stump Grinding, LLC | 82 | 4.6★ (10) | Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Wiggins Tree Co | 77 | 3.7★ (3) | Cadillac | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (21).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cadillac
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
8 more tree services within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Property Maintenance & Snow Removal | 5.0★ (8) | In Cadillac |
| BB's Tree Service | In Cadillac | |
| Fauble's Lawn & Landscape Services | 4.5★ (2) | In Cadillac |
| Forerunner Tree Services | In Cadillac | |
| Joe’s Tree Service | In Cadillac | |
| Positive Chimney & Fire Place | 4.4★ (117) | In Cadillac |
| Premier Roofing & Exteriors | 4.9★ (99) | In Cadillac |
| Truax Family Lawn Care & Power Washing | 5.0★ (3) | In Cadillac |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cadillac. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. In Michigan, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 10 Cadillac tree services on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cadillac data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |